Fracture fixation is the most commonly perform orthopedic surgeries. With evolution of newer surgical techniques and availability of latest design implants. The focus is gradually shifting to perform maximum surgeries with MIS. MIS or minimally invasive surgery has the advantage of smaller incisions, rapid healing and lesser patient morbidity. The healing time of fractures has…
With the country’s workforce spending the better part of 2020 working remotely, a study from the University of Cincinnati suggests many home office setups aren’t ergonomically inclined. Improper chair height and incorrect computer orientation were among the ergonomic missteps reported. These could lead to neck, back, and shoulder pain over time. But you don’t need…
Pelvic floor is formed by a sling of muscles stretching from front to back i.e. from tail bone to pubic bone. When standing these muscles form a supporting floor that protects and supports important organs like urinary bladder, bowel and womb. This floor also does an important contribution during sexual intercourse too. Whenever we pass…
Loose bodies often formed inside joints after injury or arthritic disease. They often made of bone and cartilage. Loose bodies can be harmless without causing any symptoms. However in the knee joint, a floating loose body can get stuck in the joint of a person. It causes a feeling of locking of the joint. The…
Hip fractures are very common orthopedic injuries these days. They are more commonly seen in elderly with weak bones- osteoporosis. Furthermore, as age advances, the chances of domestic falls increase due to poor grip and vision loss. In badly shattered fractures, this implant carried a significant risk of failure which is bad. Hip fractures assume significance,…
The basic principle of fracture fixation has long been a good contact between fracture ends and acceptable overall alignment. However under certain special circumstances, one or both of these might not be possible. In badly shattered fractures, managing the defect at bone ends remains a dilemma. In older times, bone graft or surplus bone was…
Forearm fracture account for a good number of orthopedic emergencies. The anatomy of the forearm is unique as there are two bones that have to work in coordination to allow elbow and wrist function. The alignment of these two bones aka radius and ulna; is important for twisting function of forearm e.g. while turning a…
Presented here is a case of 40 yr. old fireman with left ankle fracture who had sustained a bad fall in line of duty. He came to us with a badly swollen deformed ankle with gross swelling. X-rays conducts and shows fractures of both inner and outer bone aka malleolus. In the triage area, the…
Who is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon? A pediatric orthopedic surgeon is a highly skilled and trained doctor who evaluates and treats bone, joints and muscle problems in children (a person younger than the age of 18) known as musculoskeletal problems in children. Musculoskeletal means any issue related to the bones, muscles, joints, or supporting tissues….
